Johann
Boy name · #1855 in 2025 · Very rare
Johann is currently the #1855 boy name in the United States — 85 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1287, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 21,176 boys born in 2025 was named Johann.
Babies named Johann per year. Source: SSA.
The 113-year story
Johann first appears in the Social Security records in 1912, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2010, when 222 boys were named Johann — good for #910 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Johann against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Johann in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Johann is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Johann will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Johann is most common
State-level data for Johann is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Johann
Statistically, parents drawn to Johann tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Jaysen, Jordyn, Javion, Jayvon, and Jayvion.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Johann | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 85 | #1852 |
| 2024 | 91 | #1795 |
| 2023 | 77 | #1986 |
| 2022 | 87 | #1839 |
| 2021 | 76 | #1964 |
| 2020 | 92 | #1694 |
| 2019 | 91 | #1723 |
| 2018 | 126 | #1396 |
| 2017 | 106 | #1541 |
| 2016 | 168 | #1145 |
| 2015 | 138 | #1287 |
| 2014 | 130 | #1334 |
| 2013 | 164 | #1112 |
| 2012 | 215 | #946 |
| 2011 | 210 | #943 |
| 2010 | 222 | #910 |
| 2009 | 177 | #1061 |
| 2008 | 157 | #1154 |
| 2007 | 146 | #1206 |
| 2006 | 135 | #1239 |
| 2005 | 127 | #1245 |
| 2004 | 125 | #1216 |
| 2003 | 115 | #1253 |
| 2002 | 113 | #1215 |
| 2001 | 89 | #1400 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Johann a popular boy name?
Johann ranked #1855 among boys in 2025 with 85 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1287.
When was the name Johann most popular?
Johann peaked in 2010, when 222 American boys received the name (ranked #910 that year). Since 2010 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Johann?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 21,176 newborn American boys was named Johann. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.